Let’s Talk Civic Type-R and Gear Grind (Video)

This video brings us a measured and thoughtful approach about the internet chatter around a possible Type R transmission issue.

The SavageGeese video channel is home to a very considered approach to reviewing cars. If you haven’t seen their review of the Civic Type-R already, then it’s worth making a cup of coffee and settling in for half hour. Reviews aren’t all they do though. The video above addressing the possibility of  a Type-R gear grind issue comes from their Fine Print Series.

Mark makes some excellent points in the video. He brings up plenty to consider before Type-R owners should start worrying, and gives the steps people should take and record before contacting Honda if they do actually have a problem.

He also walks through the lengthy process it takes to get any sort of recourse if it’s possible. As Mark points out, Honda, like all companies, aren’t going to put their hand up straight away if there is an issue.

There’s a real reason this is gaining traction. Honda does have previous when it comes to manual transmission issues. It’s well documented and Mark had an affected vehicle himself. His experience with how big issues play out is definitely worth noting – whether you have a new Civic Type-R or not.

Ian Wright

Ian Wright has been a professional writer for two years and is a regular contributor to Corvette Forum, Jaguar Forum, and 6SpeedOnline, among other auto sites.

His obsession with cars started young and has left him stranded miles off-road in Land Rovers, being lost far from home in hot hatches, going sideways in rallycross cars, being propelled forward in supercars and, more sensibly, standing in fields staring at classic cars. His first job was as a mechanic and then trained as a driving instructor before going into media production.

The automotive itch never left though, and he realized writing about cars is his true calling. However, that doesn’t stop him from also hosting the Both Hand Drive podcast.

Ian can be reached at bothhanddrive@gmail.com